Heavy Snow in Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

Heavy Snow February 29, 2012 · Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Sawtooth Mountains had heavy snow with widespread amounts over 9 inches. Bear Canyon reported 9 inches. Mill Creek Summit reported 9 inches as well as 12 inches at Smiley Mountain.

The wider storm

A strong Pacific system brought heavy snow to southeast Idaho. 9 to 20 inch amounts were common in the mountains with some road closuers as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 367618. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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